CVE-2015-5675 : The sys_amd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 allows local us

The sys_amd64 IRET Handler in the kernel in FreeBSD 9.3 and 10.1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (kernel panic).

Published 2017-10-10 16:29:00

Updated 2018-10-09 19:57:40

Source MITRE

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Denial of service

Products affected by CVE-2015-5675

Freebsd » Freebsd » Version: 9.3
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Freebsd » Freebsd » Version: 10.1
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

EPSS FAQ

0.04%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 6 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
7.2	HIGH	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	3.9	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033376

FreeBSD Kernel sys_amd64 IRET Handler Flaw Lets Local Users Deny Service or Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76485

FreeBSD CVE-2015-5675 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:21.amd64.asc

Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536321/100/0/threaded

SecurityFocus
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133335/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-IRET-Handler-Privilege-Escalation.html

FreeBSD Security Advisory - IRET Handler Privilege Escalation ≈ Packet Storm
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

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